Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Our Verdict: There's four years between the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, so the iPhone 15 Pro Max is ahead on most things. The 15 Pro Max 5G leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 11 Pro's 12MP, and the 15 Pro Max 5G supports 5G while the 11 Pro tops out at 4G. There's more battery in the 15 Pro Max 5G, 4422mAh to 3046mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 15 Pro Max 5G goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 11 Pro tops out at 512GB. Coming from the 11 Pro, the 15 Pro Max 5G is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro is the cheaper buy at £139 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.5
12 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 21 reviews |
4.5 12 reviews |
| Screen | 5.8" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 1290 x 2796 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 463 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A17 Pro |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 4,422 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 221 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£28.75/mo
£20.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £139.00 | £459.95 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro's 5.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 463 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max uses the Apple A17 Pro .
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 33g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.